
The dollar index slid to its weakest level in almost four weeks on December 28, 2017, down more than 9 percent for the year. Commodity-linked currencies gained as metals and oil prices rallied that week.
Commodity-led strength in oil and a softer dollar tend to support commodity prices broadly, including energy-linked inputs for feed and biofuel demand.
After 1,637 past bearish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -0.6% to +0.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.